F150 Electrical Problem
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F150 Electrical Problem
I have a 97 F150, 4.6L and around 105,000 miles on it. When I turn the key to start it, I lose all electrical power. When this happens and with the key off, I can hear the relays click in the fuse panels in the cab and under the hood. The battery and connections are good.
Can anyone offer some guidance please?
Thanks!
Can anyone offer some guidance please?
Thanks!
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The battery is 4 years old. I have had no problems up until now. When I turn the key to start, ALL electrical just goes dead, after a short time I can have good headlights, radio and everything until I try it again. Still leaning toward the battery?
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At 4 years old,your on borrowed time anyway..I suggest replacing it,and the terminal ends.if its a side post(which likely is) be damn sure the connections are clean,SHINY,and corrosion free....betcha itll crank right up
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Could be battery or something else since you say everthing just goes completely dead. Bad battery would not go to zero volts. Do you have a volt meter that you can check the voltage at the battery with. See what it is before you turn the ignition on (should be 12 volts or very close to it) then once you turn the ignition on. If everything dies and you still have 11+ volts at the battery - there is a connection problem. Try cleaning the connections again and make sure they are tight.
Also - these early years are prone to water leaks into the fuse panel. Did this start after it rained in your area?
Also - these early years are prone to water leaks into the fuse panel. Did this start after it rained in your area?
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Check the ground, the factory terminals on the battery leads aren't the best. Follow the neg. lead and make sure all the connections and the conductor are solid. Sounds like you are loosing ground when attempting to start.
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That did it
Thank you all for the help !
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Thanks again
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